This letter transmits changes with the proposed effective date of January 1, 2003. If there are any changes made to the rule contained in this CAMTL during the JCARR review period, a corrected rule will be sent out in the next CAMTL. This cover letter includes a summary statement of the policy change, referencing the clearance control number (CCN) assigned when the policy change was placed in the clearance process.

Section 119.032 of the Revised Code requires a review of all state agency rules within a five-year period. The purpose of this review is to determine whether a rule should be continued without amendment, be amended, or be rescinded, taking into consideration the rule's purpose and scope. In addition, the intent of the review is to ensure that rules are clear and concise as written, program requirements are accurate and up-to-date, unnecessary paperwork is eliminated, and, when possible, local agencies are given more flexibility.

CHAPTER 1000

Rule 5101:1-1-20: "Public Assistance: Automatic Assignment of Third-Party and Medical-Support Payments, Right of Recovery of Third Party Resources, and Role of ODHS and the CDHS Regarding Third Party Resources."

This rule is being rescinded as third-party and medical support apply to medical, not cash programs. New rule 5101:1-38-02.2 has been filed with JCARR and will be issued in a Public Assistance Manual Transmittal Letter by the Office of Ohio Health Plans in the near future. (CCN 4849)

CHAPTER 3000

Rule 5101:1-5-10: "DA: Nonfinancial Eligibility Requirements."

This rule is being amended to state that the requirements in new rule 5101:1-38-02.2 are also applicable to the DA Medical Program. (CCN 4849)

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